Parihoa Farmhouse in New Zealand by Pattersons Associates
This farmhouse created by Pattersons Associates, located in New Zealand, responds to the environment as a fortress enclosing a luxury sanctuary for family living. The site conditions presented a challenge, specifically the need to protect from the wind. The external walls are made of concrete in a layered system of vertical tanalized battens that almost look like weathered copper plates, creating a kind of moisture-locking system. The home reflects its owner’s robust outdoor lifestyle (raising sheep!), and the atrium with pool is a nice feature to have.
Architect: Pattersons Associates
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Materials: Concrete, glass, steel, wood paneling
Project Area: 4500 square feet
Photos: Jean-Luc Laloux
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Very cool. I lived and worked as an interior designer in Auckland for 4 years and never heard of these guys…but I must say the design sense is pretty great in the little land down under. Thanks for sharing.
Amazing
So calm and peaceful. Love.
Acres and acres of green to one side; the beautiful blue sea on the other. The house itself is absolutely gorgeous. Yes – I’d love to live there. Who wouldn’t?